Early Childhood Education Teacher at Sinai Akiba Academy

The Douglas Family Early Childhood Center of Sinai Akiba Academy a Sinai Temple school is looking for experienced dedicated early childhood educators to join our full-time teaching team. This involves working with a supportive and talented team of diverse teachers in a fun warm creative and nurturing environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years old. DFECC teachers work with a classroom teaching team to facilitate learning experiences aligned with the schools mission and values.Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning and nurture a community of ethical critical thinkers who shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition walk through the world with confidence and humility.Our core values ofKehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness Empathy & Respect); Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention) and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel) serve as a commitment with the students families and community members that we serve to energize the present explore the past and embrace the future. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet up and maintain a safe stimulating and nurturing classroom environment that is conducive to learning.Practice supportive and nurturing classroom teaching and innovative lesson planning in line with Sinai Akibas educational philosophy and core values.Communicate effectively and thoughtfully with students parents and colleagues regarding classroom updates student progress and any other pertinent school information.Prepare daily instructional materials and lesson plans.Learn use and apply technology as required by School to enhance learning provide feedback to students and parents and engage with colleagues. Technology includes but is not limited to Jagnet Google Workspace Paylocity and any other School approved software.Organize Jewish and secular holiday programs and other co-curricular events (as directed by the ECC Director and/or Head of School or designee).Attend activities outside of normal classroom hours or regularly scheduled workdays such as: parent-teacher conferences; parent education evenings; faculty meetings and Sinai Akiba Parent Association or Parenting Center events.Be present for full-day hours (even if Teacher is a part-time employee or if outside Teachers regularly scheduled workdays) for events including but not limited to parent-teacher conferences; Employee in-service or Professional Development Days; and school-wide community events (as directed by the ECC Director and/or Head of School or designee).Responsibly supervise ECC students as directed by the ECC Director and/or Head of School or designee.Follow licensing protocols as directed by ECC Director and/or Head of School or designee.Engage in and support other assignments and duties as directed by supervisor and/or Head of School or designee.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to lift and move objects of up to 30 pounds.Substantial time spent standing kneeling walking bending stooping squatting and moving up and down stairs. Responsibilities include moving quickly with children. The position also requires being able to set up and move classroom equipment including large items such as childrens desks and chairs may require setting and resetting.REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED:A minimum of 12-semester units in Child Development/ECE including core courses of Child Growth & Development Child Family & Community and CurriculumAvailability to work in person part-time full or partial days as-needed between the hours of 7:45am - 3:30pmSupport the DFECC/Sinai Akiba mission/vision and commit to helping move DFECC towards that visionMust understand how to facilitate play-based learning and support childrens healthy social and emotional developmentMust support an attitude that every child has the ability and opportunity to succeed in all areasStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust pass DOJ/FBI background checkMust complete California Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of start date (renewed every 2 years)PREFERRED:AA (or higher) degree in Child Development or Early Childhood EducationExperience in an early childhood education classroom settingKnowledge of Jewish customs rituals holidays etc. or openness to learning about themUp-to-date pediatric CPR and first aid certificationCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSHourly Rate Range: $23.00 $45.00Excellent benefit package with a portion of medical paid by SAAGenerous paid time off and holidays403b and employer funded retirement plansProfessional development opportunitiesIn the spirit of pay transparency we share the hourly rate range for this position: $23.00 - $45.00. The hourly rate range is exclusive of fringe benefits retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at SAA your final hourly rate will be determined by factors such as skills education experience job level part-time status and number of months of work per academic addition to those factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full hourly rate range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for SAA in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.TO APPLYApplicants may submit their resume for consideration to Jennifer Cavalieri Associate Director of DFECC at .Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race religion age color sex disability status national origin genetics sexual orientation protected veteran status gender expression gender identity or any other characteristic protected under federal state and/or local laws.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Sports Coaching,Physical Education,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Physiology Knowledge,Special Education,Special Needs,Teaching,Cordova Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 23 - 45